AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Set For NAIJA 4 THE WIN Campaign In Morocco

 

                                                                                             

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Set For NAIJA 4 THE WIN Campaign In Morocco 

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the commencement of the NAIJA 4 THE WIN campaign as the Super Eagles return to the continent for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with a renewed commitment to reclaiming the prestigious title for the nation.

 

Nigeria, three-time winners of Africa’s flagship football championship, arrive in Morocco with a rich history and a firm resolve to restore continental glory. The silver-medal finish at the 2023 edition in Abidjan, though commendable, remains a reminder of unfinished business. Those memories serve not as setbacks, but as motivation for a stronger, more decisive outing.

 

Under the leadership of Head Coach Eric Sékou Chelle and the unwavering total support of the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation, the team continues to build a solid structure based on discipline, experience, emerging talent, and collective ambition. The objective is unambiguous: to improve on the last performance and bring the Africa Cup of Nations trophy back to Nigeria.

 

The NAIJA 4 THE WIN campaign serves as a unifying call to Nigerians across all regions and the diaspora. It reinforces the belief that, just as in Nigeria 1980, Tunisia 1994 and South Africa 2013, Nigeria can once again rise to the summit of African football. Each of these victories carries its own legacy, and Morocco 2025 presents another opportunity to inscribe a new chapter in that storied tradition.

 

The NFF urges supporters to stand firmly behind the Super Eagles throughout the tournament from homes and viewing centres across the country to the stands in Morocco. The passion, encouragement, and presence of Nigerians remain critical to the team’s success.

Osun Football Association Unveils Official Logo For 2026 Super 6 SmartCity Osun State Football League

 

Osun Football Association Unveils Official Logo For 2026 Super 6 SmartCity Osun State Football League

The Osun State Football Association has officially unveiled the logo for the 2026 Super 6 SmartCity Osun State Football League (Under-16 Male Category), marking a major step toward the grand finale of this year’s grassroots football season in the state.

Following an exciting regular campaign across three competitive groups, six teams have emerged to contest for the coveted Super 6 title. The qualified teams are:

Igbajo United Feeders, Igbajo

Hommydays FC, Osogbo

Crescent FC, India

Ileogbo United Feeders, Ileogbo

Ejigbo Football Academy, Ejigbo

Mikaj FC, Ilesa

Speaking on the preparations for the tournament, the Secretary of the Osun Football Association, Mr. Abayomi Amoo, announced that all matches will be played at the General Lagbaja Sports Centre, St. Charles Secondary School, Osogbo—a venue widely regarded for its consistency in developing young talents and hosting high-quality youth football competitions.

According to the schedule released by the FA, the first round of the Super 6 is set to commence on Saturday, December 13, 2026, with match fixtures to be unveiled shortly.

The Osun FA expressed confidence that the 2026 SmartCity Super 6 will provide a stronger platform for young players to display their skills, attract opportunities, and progress to higher levels of the game.

The Association also extended its appreciation to SmartCity for sponsoring the league for the second consecutive year, assuring that it will continue to promote and amplify the SmartCity brand as a committed partner in football development in Osun State.

Jack & Jones officially kits FC Ebedei, and Ebedei Sports College

 

Jack & Jones officially kits FC Ebedei, and Ebedei Sports College.

International fashion brand Jack & Jones now  kits Nationwide League One (NLO) team FC Ebedei and Ebedei Sports College. 

The brand creates its own line of football-style shirts, which are available for purchase globally.

Jack & Jones also produces top range fashion outfits and footwear.  Including standalone football jerseys as part of its regular clothing line. These are often designed with football-inspired aesthetics, such as V-necks, contrast trims, and sporty fits.

President of the club and sports college, Barrister Churchill Oliseh disclosed: "This is the first of its kind in Nigeria, for a football academy that is recognized in Europe. This collaboration is likely to serve as a benchmark for similar future initiatives. Our graduates exploits around the top leagues of the world provided the initiating mileage.

"The Jack & Jones kits will be a crucial part of FC Ebedei and Ebedei Sports College's visual identity, and strengthen the emotional bond between the team and its fans.

"There are also financial benefits from merchandise sales, and to leverage the brand's image and reputation.

"However, production of the kits has commenced and will be marketed globally."

Sporting Lagos Are 2025 Gold Cup Champions After Thrilling 4-3 Penalty Shootout

 

Sporting Lagos claim 2025 Gold Cup in thrilling 4-3 shootout

Sporting Lagos won the Gold Cup. for the first time in a 4-3 penalty shootout over FC Ebedei in the final on Saturday. 

It is an extraordinary way for Sporting Lagos who were up 2-0 scoring in both halves but let the lead slip in the final quarter of the game, as FC Ebedei forced the game into the lotteries of spot kicks. 

Sporting Lagos took the lead via an unfortunate own-goal by Joseph Okuaghaare in the 8th minute, after diverting the ball into his net. 

Seven minutes later, Olanshile Lawal had the chance to square the game up, on one-on-one with Clinton Lawani in goal for Sporting Lagos, but the FC Ebedei striker was poor with his finish. 

The half ended with Sporting Lagos taking the advantage into the dressing room, with the final 45 minutes a determining factor for both teams. 

With just two minutes into the second half, Sporting Lagos found themselves ahead, with Lasisi Alabi scoring from a quick attacking break in the 47th minute. 

One minute after the hour mark, FC Ebedei got the lifeline via a strike from Miracle Osakene. 

The game proceeded to penalties, after the Oliseh Boys made it 2-2 in extra time from a goalmouth scramble. 

It was soaked tense shootout, as despite the advantage, FC Ebedei's Fanen Terkula fluffs the chance to seal it for his team, with a poor miss, leaving Sporting Lagos to take the evening, converting their last kick.

FC Ebedei sets up Sporting Lagos Gold Cup final clash

 

FC Ebedei sets up Sporting Lagos Gold Cup final clash 

The curtain will fall on the 13th edition of the Gold Cup this Saturday as FC Ebedei battles Sporting Lagos in a highly anticipated final at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Apele-Sagamu. 

FC Ebedei reached its first Gold Cup final after beating Crown FC 4-2 on the lottery of penalties, after it ended goalless at full-time. 

Just like Sporting Lagos, it's also the Oliseh Boys' first final, though theirs came after the 13th attempt. 

It will be a repeat of the Group A clash, which saw Sporting Lagos claiming the 3points afte with a 2-1 win. 

In the first semi-final, Sporting Lagos piped former champions Lobi Stars via a late strike from super substitute Shola Oladunjoiye. 

The second semi-final between Crown FC and the Oliseh Boys was as exciting as the first, though it needed spot kicks to determine the winner, after it ended goalless at full-time. 

Oliseh Boys had their inspirational and substitute goalkeeper Ojo Daniel to thank, as he was at his best form in the shootout stopping two Crown FC penalties, the 1st and third. 

Tournament leading scorer, Kennedy John was the hero of the shootout after he converted FC Ebedei's 5th kick, to seal victory at 4-2.